Fever coach appreciates WNBA review of Caitlin Clark hit
The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat during a Wednesday game. Fever coach Stephanie White expressed appreciation for the league's review and subsequent punishment. Clark will miss the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury.
What changed
Coach Stephanie White has voiced her approval of the WNBA's disciplinary action against Alyssa Thomas.
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Fever Coach Stephanie White Backs WNBA Suspension of Alyssa Thomas
confidence 95%The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat during a Wednesday game. Fever coach Stephanie White expressed appreciation for the league's review and subsequent punishment. Clark will miss the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury.
What's confirmed:
- The WNBA suspended Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat.
- Caitlin Clark will miss a game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
- Fever coach Stephanie White confirmed Clark is sidelined with a back injury.
- Stephanie White stated she is glad the WNBA review punished Alyssa Thomas.
- No foul was initially called when Thomas' fist made contact with Clark's throat.
Still unconfirmed:
- A WNBA legend claimed Alyssa Thomas' flagrant foul was blown out of proportion.
- The WNBA is reviewing a technical foul given to Caitlin Clark during the Fever-Mercury game.
- The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on a Monday meeting prior to the Wednesday game.